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This site provides information about Texas high school graduation requirements. Information about individual graduation committees and alternative graduation requirements for students who entered high school before the 2011-2012 school year can be found on the Individual Graduation Committees webpage.

Announcements

Senate Bill 1888 (87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021), establishes the Texas First Early High School Completion Program to allow public high school students who demonstrate early readiness for college to graduate early from high school and earn a scholarship for one or two semesters at certain Texas universities. Information regarding the program is provided on the Texas First Early High School Completion Program webpage.

Financial Aid Application Graduation Requirement

In 2019, the 86th Texas Legislature established a new financial aid application graduation requirement. Beginning with students enrolled in 12th grade during the 2021-2022 school year, each student must do one of the following in order to graduate:

Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);

Complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA); or

Submit a signed opt-out form.

Additional information regarding the financial aid application graduation requirement is provided on the Financial Aid Requirement webpage.

House Bill 5: Foundation High School Program

The new Foundation High School Program became the default graduation program for all students entering ninth grade beginning with the 2014-2015 school year. Additional information about the Foundation High School Program is provided on the House Bill 5: Foundation High School Program webpage.

Senate Bill 30: Community Safety Education Act

Senate Bill (SB) 30, also known as The Community Safety Education Act, requires the State Board of Education (SBOE) to adopt rules to include the instruction developed under TEC, §28.012, in one or more courses in the required curriculum for students in grades 9-12. The SBOE adopted a new rule in Title 19 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), §74.39, Requirements for Instruction on Proper Interaction with Peace Officers,

that became effective August 27, 2018. This rule requires school districts and charter schools to provide instruction to students in grades 9-12 on proper interaction with peace officers during traffic stops and other in-person encounters.

Graduation Programs

Students who entered high school before the 2014-2015 school year have the option to graduate under the Foundation High School Program or the existing Minimum High School Program (MHSP), Recommended High School Program (RHSP), or Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP). Information on all graduation programs are available by request through the Curriculum Help Desk.

The following resources provide additional information related to state graduation:

Official State Board of Education Administrative Rules Regarding Graduation Requirements

The State Board of Education (SBOE) has authority over graduation requirements for Texas public school students. To access SBOE rules on graduation, select from the following:

For information on high school graduation requirements for students who entered high school before 2007-2008, please contact the Curriculum Help Desk.

Resources

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This site provides information about Texas high school graduation requirements. Information about individual graduation committees and alternative graduation requirements for students who entered high school before the 2011-2012 school year can be found on the Individual Graduation Committees webpage.

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This site will provide you with information on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), which are the state standards for what students should know and be able to do.

TEKS Review and Revision

The State Board of Education (SBOE) has legislative authority to adopt the TEKS for each subject of the required curriculum. SBOE members nominate educators, parents, business and industry representatives, and employers to serve on TEKS review committees. The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Review by Subject area web page provides information regarding the SBOE's process and current and previous reviews. Subscribe to updates from TEA.

The following link will provide information for the TEKS by subject area review:

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills by Chapter

The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are listed below in two different formats, a web-based version of the standards and a PDF version of the standards. Click on the link below to access the web version (Web) of the standards or a PDF version (PDF) of the standards. Please note that the web-version of the standards may contain more than one page.

TEKS-Related Documents

The following links provide access to TEKS-related documents:

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills by Grade Level (Elementary)

The following documents provide the elementary TEKS compiled by grade level:

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This site will provide you with information on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), which are the state standards for what students should know and be able to do. The State Board of Education (SBOE) has legislative authority to adopt the TEKS for each subject of the required curriculum.

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1. What is Senate Bill (SB) 30, Community Safety Education Act?

SB 30, also known as The Community Safety Education Act, was passed by the 85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2017. The legislation added Section 28.012, regarding the instruction on interaction with law enforcement, to the Texas Education Code (TEC). The legislation requires the State Board of Education (SBOE) to adopt rules to include the instruction developed under in one or more courses in the required curriculum for students in grades 9-12.

2. What new rule did the SBOE adopt to implement the Community Safety Education Act?

The SBOE adopted a new rule in Title 19 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), §74.39, Requirements for Instruction on Proper Interaction with Peace Officers, that became effective August 27, 2018.

This rule requires school districts and charter schools to provide instruction to students in grades 9-12 on proper interaction with peace officers during traffic stops and other in-person encounters.
3. What students are required to receive this instruction?
The new requirement applies to any student who enters grade 9 in the 2018-2019 school year and thereafter, not students in grades 10-12 in the 2018-2019 school year.
4. When and how often are students required to receive this instruction?
The instruction must be provided to each student who enters grade 9 in the 2018-2019 school year and thereafter at least once before graduation from high school.
5. Must the instruction be provided as part of a social studies course?
No, this instruction may be provided as a part of any course in grades 9-12.
6. What content information should be included as part of the instruction on proper interaction with peace officers?
The instructional requirements for proper interaction with peace officers are specified in (TAC), §74.39, Requirements for Instruction on Proper Interaction with Peace Officers. The instruction must include all of the following information:

the role of law enforcement and the duties and responsibilities of peace officers;

a person's rights concerning interactions with peace officers;

proper behavior for civilians and peace officers during interactions;

laws regarding questioning and detention by peace officers, including any law requiring a person to present proof of identity to a peace officer, and the consequences for a person's or officer's failure to comply with those laws; and

how and where to file a complaint against or a compliment on behalf of a peace officer.

7. What instructional materials should school districts and open-enrollment charter schools use?
A school district or open-enrollment charter school must use materials developed through a memorandum of understanding among the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, the State Board of Education, and the Texas Education Agency. Materials to be used when providing the instruction required by the Community Safety Education Act include a 16-minute video and an instructor's guide. These materials are available on the Texas Gateway at https://www.texasgateway.org/resource/flashing-lights-senate-bill-30.
8. May school districts or open-enrollment charter schools change or alter the required instruction?
Yes, according to TAC §74.39 (d), school districts or open-enrollment charter schools may tailor instruction as appropriate for the district's or school's community. In tailoring the instruction, the district or school is required by TEC, §28.012 to solicit input from local law enforcement agencies, driver training schools, and the community. The tailored instruction must cover all the content specified in TAC §74.39 and provided in the video and instructor's guide on the Texas Gateway.
9. Is it required that a peace officer or a teacher provide the instruction? If a teacher provides the instruction, must a peace officer be present?
There are no specific requirements stated in TAC §74.39 as to who may provide the required instruction on proper interaction with peace officers. However, the teacher of the course in which instruction is provided must have the appropriate credentials required for that course. The presence of a peace officer is not required.
10. What documentation is required to show that a student has completed the required instruction on proper interaction with peace officers?
TAC §74.5(k) requires school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to clearly indicate the completion of the instruction on the student's academic achievement record (transcript). There is no other required documentation specified in TAC §74.39. To learn more about academic achievement records, please go to: http://tea.texas.gov/Academics/Academic_Achievement_Record.
As a courtesy, a downloadable PDF of these frequently asked questions is provided below.
Senate Bill (SB) 30, Community Safety Education Act (PDF, 116 KB)

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1. What is Senate Bill (SB) 30, Community Safety Education Act? SB 30, also known as The Community Safety Education Act, was passed by the 85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2017. The legislation added Section 28.012, regarding the instruction on interaction with law enforcement, to the Texas Education Code (TEC).

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Financial Aid Graduation Requirement - FAQs | Texas Education Agency

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1.1 - Does the financial aid application graduation requirement apply to private schools?
No. The requirement applies to students graduating from a high school in a public school district or open-enrollment charter school in Texas, starting with seniors in the 2021-22 school year.

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Foreign Exchange Student Frequently Asked Questions | Texas Education Agency

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Waiver-related FAQs are addressed by TEA’s Waiver Unit. Please refer to the Foreign Exchange Student Waiver FAQ.

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The Division of College, Career, and Military Preparation has engaged members of the workforce, secondary education, and higher education to advise on the development of programs of study, including coherent sequences of courses, industry-based certifications, and work-based learning to ensure students are prepared for in-demand, high-skill, and high-wage careers in Texas.

The programs of study go into effect for the 2020-2021 school year and will allow Texas to meet the federal program approval requirements within the Strengthening CTE for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). Programs of study documents can be viewed by following the links below:
Approved Statewide CTE Programs of Study Approved Regional Programs of Study LWDA Labor Market Information and Resources CTE Programs of Study Alignment to Endorsements All CTE Courses Weighted Tiers Excel All CTE Courses Weighted Tiers Accessible PDF
CTE Programs of Study Mapping Application

In 2021, TEA's Career and Technical Education (CTE) team began developing a platform to map out programs of study across the state. The 2021 release is self-reported 2019-2020 data and future iterations of this platform will include CTE completers. For more information, please email: CTE@tea.texas.gov.
Click here to access the CTE Mapping Application*please note, this application does NOT support Internet Explorer. Please use Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari.

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Foundation High School Programs (House Bill 5)

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Foundation High School Programs (House Bill 5)

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Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 74 Table of Contents

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Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 74 Table of Contents

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A student may opt out of the financial aid application graduation requirement if:

●a parent or guardian submits a signed form;

●the student is 18 years of age or older and submits a signed form; or

●a school counselor authorizes the student to decline to complete and submit the application for good cause.

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Middle School Advanced Mathematics Program FAQ | Texas Education Agency

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In  accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.0256, beginning with students enrolled in 12th grade during the 2021-2022 school year, each student must do one of the following in order to graduate:

●Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);

●Complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA); or

●Submit a signed opt-out form.

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Texas First Early High School Completion

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Texas First Early High School Completion

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Overview

Senate Bill 1888, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, added Texas Education Code §28.0253, which establishes the Texas First Early High School Completion Program to allow public high school students who demonstrate early readiness for college to graduate early from high school.

The purpose of the Texas First Early High School Completion Program, in conjunction with the Texas First Scholarship Program ( Texas Education Code, Chapter 56, Subchapter K-1), is to promote efficiency in the state public education system and incentivize the enrollment of high performing students at eligible institutions within the state of Texas.

Mandatory Notification

Upon a student's initial enrollment in high school, a school district or open-enrollment charter school is required to provide to the student and the student's parent or guardian information regarding the requirements to earn a high school diploma under the program and the Texas First Scholarship Program.

For the 2022-2023 school year, each public high school must provide a written notification to each high school student and the student's parent or guardian listing the eligibility criteria for the Texas First Early High School Completion Program and Texas First Scholarship Program. (19 TAC Part I, §21.54)

After the 2022-2023 school year, the school must provide the notice to each student and the student's parent or guardian upon the student's initial enrollment in high school. The notice must include information about the requirement that a student must provide an official copy of their assessment results and transcripts, as applicable, to receive credit for the assessments and credits required to receive early graduation from the program.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has provided a flyer that can be used by school districts and charter schools as notification to students and families.

Diploma Equivalency

A student who graduates early through the Texas First Early High School Completion Program is considered to have earned a diploma with a distinguished level of achievement under Texas Education Code §28.025. The school must provide each student who earns a program diploma with a designation of distinguished level of achievement on the student's diploma.

For more information regarding the Texas First Early High School Completion Program, please visit the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's Texas First Diploma web page.

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February 2025: The Texas First Program: Rewarding Texas' Early Graduates

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The Texas First Program: Rewarding Texas’ Early Graduates

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demonstrated proficiency, in Grade 8 or higher, as determined by the district in which the student is enrolled, in delivering clear verbal messages; choosing effective nonverbal behaviors; listening for desired results; applying valid critical-thinking and problem-solving processes; and identifying, analyzing, developing, and evaluating communication skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and personal and professional presentations. 74.11 a3

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The instruction must include all of the following information:

(1) the role of law enforcement and the duties and responsibilities of peace officers;

(2) a person's rights concerning interactions with peace officers;

(3) proper behavior for civilians and peace officers during interactions;

(4) laws regarding questioning and detention by peace officers, including any law requiring a person to present proof of identity to a peace officer, and the consequences for a person's or officer's failure to comply with those laws; and

(5) how and where to file a complaint against or a compliment on behalf of a peace officer.

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CPR instruction shall include training for students in CPR techniques and the use of an AED. The training shall have been developed:

(1) by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross; or

(2) using nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care and incorporating psychomotor skills to support the instruction.

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Academic Achievement Record | Texas Education Agency

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Each school district must report the academic achievement record (AAR) of students who have completed a minimum, recommended, advanced (distinguished), or foundation high school program. The transcript forms must include the required standard content for the AAR. The words “academic achievement record” and “transcript” are interchangeable. The form must serve as the academic record for each student and must be maintained permanently by the district.

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Adaptations for Special Populations

The links below provide PDF versions of each subchapter. You may also access a PDF version of the Chapter 89 table of contents.

A free PDF reader is available on the Adobe website.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULES

§89.1. Student Assessment.
§89.2. Professional Development.
§89.3. Student Services.
§89.5. Program Accountability.

§89.41. Policy.
§89.42. Official Testing Centers.
§89.43. Eligibility for a Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.
§89.44. Identification.
§89.45. Retesting.
§89.46. Accommodations.
§89.47. Issuance of the Certificate.

§89.62. Support of Students Enrolled in the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Texas School for the Deaf.

COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION RULES

Division 1. General Provisions

§89.1001. Scope and Applicability.
§89.1005. Instructional Arrangements and Settings.

Division 2. Clarification of Provisions in Federal Regulations and State Law

§89.1011. Full and Individual Initial Evaluation.
§89.1035. Age Ranges for Student Eligibility.
§89.1040. Eligibility Criteria.
§89.1047. Procedures for Special Education Decision-Making for Students in Foster Care.
§89.1049. Parental Rights Regarding Adult Students.
§89.1050. The Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee.
§89.1052. Discretionary Placements in Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Programs.
§89.1053. Procedures for Use of Restraint and Time-Out.
§89.1055. Content of the Individualized Education Program.
§89.1056. Transfer of Assistive Technology Devices.
§89.1065. Extended School Year Services.
§89.1070. Graduation Requirements.
§89.1075. General Program Requirements and Local District Procedures.
§89.1076. Interventions and Sanctions.
§89.1080. Regional Day School Program for the Deaf.
§89.1085. Referral for the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf Services.
§89.1090. Transportation of Students Placed in a Residential Setting, Including the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf.
§89.1092. Contracting for Residential Educational Placements for Students with Disabilities.
§89.1094. Students Receiving Special Education and Related Services in an Off-Campus Program.
§89.1096. Provision of Services for Students Placed by their Parents in Private Schools or Facilities.

Division 3. Memoranda of Understanding Affecting Special Education Students

§89.1100. Memorandum of Understanding on Coordination of Services to Disabled Persons.
§89.1115. Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Interagency Coordination of Special Education Services to Students with Disabilities in Residential Facilities.

Division 4. Special Education Funding

§89.1121. Distribution of State Funds.
§89.1125. Allowable Expenditures of State Special Education Funds.

Division 5. Special Education and Related Service Personnel

§89.1131. Qualifications of Special Education, Related Service, and Paraprofessional Personnel.

Division 6. Regional Education Service Center Special Education Programs

§89.1141. Education Service Center Regional Special Education Leadership.

Division 7. Dispute Resolution

§89.1150. General Provisions.
§89.1151. Special Education Due Process Hearings.
§89.1165. Request for Special Education Due Process Hearing.
§89.1170. Impartial Hearing Officer.
§89.1175. Representation in Special Education Due Process Hearings.
§89.1180. Prehearing Procedures.
§89.1183. Resolution Process.
§89.1185. Hearing Procedures.
§89.1186. Extensions of Time.
§89.1191. Special Rule for Expedited Due Process Hearings.
§89.1192. Attorneys' Fees.
§89.1193. Special Education Mediation.
§89.1195. Special Education Complaint Resolution.
§89.1196. Individualized Education Program Facilitation.
§89.1197. State Individualized Education Program Facilitation.

§89.1201. Policy.
§89.1203. Definitions.
§89.1205. Required Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language Programs.
§89.1207. Bilingual Education Exceptions and English as a Second Language Waivers.
§89.1210. Program Content and Design.
§89.1215. Home Language Survey.
§89.1220. Language Proficiency Assessment Committee.
§89.1226. Testing and Classification of Students.
§89.1227. Minimum Requirements for Dual Language Immersion Program Model.
§89.1228. Two-Way Dual Language Immersion Program Model Implementation.
§89.1229. General Standards for Recognition of Dual Language Immersion Program Models.
§89.1230. Eligible Students with Disabilities.
§89.1233. Participation of English Proficient Students.
§89.1235. Facilities.
§89.1240. Parental Authority and Responsibility.
§89.1245. Staffing and Staff Development.
§89.1250. Required Summer School Programs.
§89.1265. Evaluation.

§89.1401. Purpose.
§89.1403. Student Eligibility.
§89.1405. Application to Operate a High School Equivalency Program.
§89.1407. Public Hearing.
§89.1409. Assessment.
§89.1411. Attendance.
§89.1413. Funding Under the Texas Education Code, Chapters 41, 42, and 46.
§89.1415. Extracurricular Participation.
§89.1417. Conditions of Program Operation.
§89.1419. Revocation of Authorization to Operate a High School Equivalency Program.

§89.1501. Definitions.
§89.1503. Funding.
§89.1504. Demonstration of Community Participation.
§89.1505. Eligibility and Grant Application.
§89.1507. Case-Managed Students.
§89.1511. Performance Standards and Revocation of Grant Award.

§89.1601. Definitions.
§89.1603. Transfer of Student Records and Transcripts.
§89.1605. Development of Systems to Ease Transitions and Establish Procedures to Lessen the Adverse Impact of Movement of a Student.
§89.1607. Award of Credit.
§89.1609. Placement in Educational Programs and Courses.
§89.1611. Promotion of Access to Educational and Extracurricular Programs for Students Who Are Homeless or in Substitute Care.
§89.1613. Promotion of Postsecondary Information.
§89.1615. Provision of Special Education Services.
§89.1617. Notice to Student's Educational Decision-Maker and Caseworker.

§89.1701. Dropout Prevention Strategy Plan.

§89.1801. Instructional Requirements for Education Services Provided in a Juvenile Residential Facility.

NOTE: The Texas Education Agency makes every effort to ensure that the information published on this Internet site is secure; however, due to the limitations of Internet security, the rules published here are for information only and do not represent legal documentation.

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The links below provide PDF versions of each subchapter. You may also access a PDF version of the Chapter 89 table of contents. A free PDF reader is available on the Adobe website. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULES §89.1. Student Assessment. §89.2. Professional Development. §89.3. Student Services. §89.5. Program Accountability.

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Resources and documents for implementing HB 5

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The Course Codes listed below was formerly known as the SERVICE-ID (C022) code table. In the upgraded data standards, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) will populate the Course Entity with the TEA approved Course information located below. All locally developed courses must be assigned an eight-digit course code. The number may be a combination of letters and numbers, the last three digits of which are assigned locally. The Local Education Agency (LEA) vendor will need to populate the Course Entity with any LocalCourseCodes.

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Use for LOTE, PE, and Science substitutions